Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Two matchbox or toothpick holders on base
Object Number:
1953.697
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 5 3/4 x 3 in. ( 10.2 x 14.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Pale yellow pressed glass match and/or toothpick holder consisting of two cups, a smaller one with horizontal ribbing and a larger one with alternating plain and stippled vertical stripes, on a rectangular base with canted corners.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
